The agricultural industry has received promising news via the Senate. The Farm Bill has passed with flying colors and with it brings several amazing reforms and programs to enhance crop research and pest and disease research, improve market promotion, boost nutrition, and support funding for specialty crops (fruits and vegetables), and more. This support has really restored confidence for those in the industry.

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Now, comes the process of waiting on the full House to also approve these acts and reforms.

Farmers have been working relentlessly to get the Farm Bill heard loud and clear, going so far as to compose a letter signed by approximately 200 supporters, including ag lending and banking groups and processing and production groups.

An excerpt of this letter briefly highlights the significance of this agricultural reform for the industry:

It all sounds solid, yet there does exist strong opposition to the Farm Bill. Hopefully, this opposition will only fuel a sound debate that intelligently explores the potential of this bill. Fortunately, it seems as though the majority is in favor. Due to a strong majority, the bill is expected to pass quickly and effortlessly. Legislation starts next week, so stay tuned! Fingers crossed for more promising news for the agricultural community!